Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)

Kidney Health and Disease

When they’re healthy and working right, your kidneys do a lot for your body. However, if you suffer from chronic kidney disease, you could be facing several health issues. Learn more about keeping your kidneys in good health in our latest blog post.

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Message from the State Health Officer

"Many people do not consider their roles important until a crisis such as a deadly pandemic captures our attention." State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris thanks ADPH employees for the work they do each day to promote and protect Alabamians from disease, injury, and other threats, and to improve the health of Alabamians in his March message.

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Odds Are Alabama

Odds are…if you buy pills or other illicit drugs online or from a dealer, they will be laced with a deadly dose of Fentanyl. For more information on the dangers of Fentanyl and for other resources, visit OddsAreAlabama.org.

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Keep Your Medicaid

When it’s time to renew, Alabama Medicaid will mail a letter to you in the month your coverage is set to renew. Medicaid coverage will stop if you are not eligible or if you don't send your form back to Medicaid. Make sure your address is up-to-date so you get your notice in the mail.

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Telephone calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interpreters are available.

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COVID-19 Testing Locations

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested. Locate a testing site (click Test Sites tab). No-cost testing locations can be found at testinglocator.cdc.gov. You may also order free home tests from covidtests.gov. Please do not visit the emergency department for testing or for symptoms or reasons that do not require emergent care.

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Alabama Family Central

Alabama Family Central is a collaboration of state agencies and partners supporting Alabama's families with resources, services and more to help raise healthy, happy kids.

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Mpox 2022

Vaccination is an important tool in preventing the spread of mpox. Find out if you are eligible to get vaccinated and where vaccine is available in your area.

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STD/HIV Home Testing

STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits are now available by mail for all Alabama residents, and to selected individuals who are on PrEP therapy. Persons may request one test every three months.

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Alabama Unites Against COVID

We are all tired of COVID, but COVID doesn’t take a break. Protect yourself by staying informed and fighting back with the facts.

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Programs

The Alabama Department of Health works to promote, protect and improve your health. Below are just a few of our programs, all of which provide some of the most requested and important services we provide to you. Learn more about our mission, vision and core values. Find other programs and services.

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